Neutral Cooking Oils, Explained

Cooking oils are one of those things that seem simple… until you’re standing in the grocery aisle holding three bottles and second-guessing everything.

So I finally wrote the neutral cooking oil guide I wish I’d had years ago.

In this Cooking School post, I break down:

• What neutral oils actually are
• Why smoke points matter (especially for frying)
• Which oils I use most often in my own kitchen
• How to choose the right oil without overthinking it

No fear-mongering.
No “good vs bad” drama.
Just practical, everyday cooking guidance you can come back to anytime.

👉 Read the Neutral Cooking Oil Guide here:​
​https://www.jenn-smith.com/neutral-oil/​

If you cook regularly, this one’s worth bookmarking — it’s designed to be a reference, not a one-and-done read.

Cheers 🥂,

P.S. I included a printable smoke point chart — save it for later or pin it to your kitchen board.